WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE
950 CROSS AVE, Madison, IN 47250
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE Compares
WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE is a 138-bed for-profit nursing facility in Madison, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 138 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Madison, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (71% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3% (39% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE with other nursing homes in Madison.
How is WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 31.1% here versus 22.3% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE lag behind other Madison options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Madison
Madison sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,797 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,981
- Median home value
- $139,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Madison.
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